Three Star Center License
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Love, Learn And Play Cdc
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
3316 NEVIN ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28269
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003950
License Holder
CHANDE STRONG AND RUSSHELLE BROWN
License Issued
Oct 9, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
LOVE, LEARN AND PLAY CDC is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-02 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The gates to the playground were not less than 3 1/2; gate door on the old children's play was bent. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster incomplete in ABCMS. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The Playground Safety Inspections were only completed and on file for review for October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, and March 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The Off Premise Form expired October 20, 2024 for child (C.J). | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff (C.S.) completed the Health and Safety Training February 24, 2020, and the training was due February 2025. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not conducted within 12 months of the previous inspection; last fire inspection dated February 8, 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Pineapples were served instead of peaches, and the substitution was not recorded on the menu. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The gate to the toddler play area was not less than 3 1/2 inches; measured at four(4) inches. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid information sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An Incident Log was not completed. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 880 | .0604(r) |
| Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency. The center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The Safe Sleep Policy was not posted. | |||
| 2024-03-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the surfacing was not adequate. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. All staff members SIDS training expired August 27, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-23 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Two (2) aerosol cans of OFF Bug Spray were stored unlocked on a shelf in a plastic bin above five (5) feet in Space 1. | |||
| 2023-06-23 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child's permission for OFF Bug Spray did not list the type of spray to be used. The parent's name was listed on the medication information line. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed on 2/8/23. The report was not sent to DCDEE within one week of inspection. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. The number of children present in Space 2 exceeded the maximum number allowed as measured by the lead consultant when issuing the original permit. There were twelve (12) children present, and the maximum number allowed was 10. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One (1) child with asthma did not have a medical action plan completed. | |||
| 2022-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) school-aged child did not have arrival time documented on 8/26/22. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A four (4) year old child was being supervised in Space 1. Children under 12 months of age were present in Space 1. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A two (2) year old was grouped with children as old as twelve (12) years of age in Space 4. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file was not available for review for the volunteer who was present during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Ten (10) children were present in Space 4 with one (1) teacher. The youngest child present was two (2) years old. Six (6) children were present in Space 1. The youngest child present was under 12 months of age. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The Fire Permit was valid 3/9/22 - 4/1/23. The last inspection was conducted 2/24/21. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Wooden fencing beside the ramp on the playground was observed with broken slats and sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of allergy medicine was observed stored on a shelf above five (5) feet in Space 1 for infant care. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's permission to administer Albuterol was expired. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. An employee hired 12/17/21 did not have first aid training. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. An employee hired 12/17/21 did not have CPR training. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 9/17/21 had a health assessment dated 2/28/22. One (1) child enrolled 1/10/22 had a health assessment dated 4/1/22. One (1) child enrolled 1/13/21 had a health assessment dated 4/19/21. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch underneath climbing structures was observed compacted and less than six (6) inches deep. | |||
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